Summary:
The MDMK leader said he came to know of the charge sheet having been filed in the case only when he applied for renewal of his passport in 2015. Mr.
Vaiko said the only grave charge levelled against him was under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act whereas the other two charges were simple in nature. However, the police prevented them from proceeding further for want of permission and registered a criminal case against 262 participants. When the quash petition came up for admission, Justice P.N. Yet, the prosecution was yet to serve summons on the other 261 accused..